Balfour Primary School vs Varndean School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 294 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balfour Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
695 students
Varndean School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,487 students
| Measure | Balfour Primary School Brighton, South East | Varndean School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #731 of 2,471 | #227 of 679 |
| National rank | #3944 of 15,697 | #1106 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 695 | 1,487 |
| Pupils on roll | 695 | 1,487 |
| Free school meals | 10.6% | 23% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balfourprimary.co.uk/ | www.varndean.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balfour Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.8 vs 68.1).
- •Varndean School is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 695.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Balfour Primary School better than Varndean School?
On the Success Index (England), Balfour Primary School ranks higher (69.8 vs 68.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Balfour Primary School and Varndean School?
About 294 m in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balfour Primary School: 695. Varndean School: 1,487. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balfour Primary School and Varndean School rank in South East?
Balfour Primary School is 731st of 2,471 and Varndean School is 227th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).